Travel Medical-Surgical​/Telemetry Registered Nurse

Position: Travel Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse - $1,912 per week
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
Med Surg / Telemetry

• Discipline: RN

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Start Date:

• Duration: 13 weeks

• 36 hours per week

• Shift: 12 hours, nights

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Employment Type:

Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele float pool position in an ED holding unit with night shifts and significant floating requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work in the ED holding area within the Emergency Department as part of the float pool

• Care for adult patients with any medical/surgical diagnosis, including Med/Surg, Telemetry, and occasional PCU-level cases

• Target ratios are 1:7 for Med/Surg Tele patients and 1:4 for PCU-level patients

• Floating required to ED, Med Surg areas, and potentially to affiliate hospitals based on skill set and census

• Night shift schedule with 36 or 48 hours per week, and every other weekend required

• Ratios and scheduling managed by unit manager; contracts of 13–26 weeks accepted

• Uses standard hospital equipment including cardiac monitors and IV pumps

• Documentation and medication systems include Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR

• Navy scrubs required

• Serve in a high-acuity, mixed-level holding unit for patients awaiting inpatient beds within the ED

• Expected to work as part of a Storm Team or Hurricane Team during emergency situations and may be reassigned based on hospital needs

• Unit orientation is 12 hours with additional required modules to be completed pre-start and annually

• First-time travelers are accepted

• Travelers cannot work more than 5 consecutive days or exceed 60 hours per week due to fatigue policy

• Previous staff at specified health systems must wait 12 months before reapplying as a traveler

• Local candidates are accepted at a different pay rate for addresses within 50 miles

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required at time of start

• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Tele experience

• Certifications required: BLS and ACLS

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Skills required:

telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, rapid response, colostomy and feeding tube care, renal failure management, blood product administration, PICC line management, phlebotomy, heparin and insulin management, isolation precautions, chest tube management, oral suctioning, and non-invasive airway management

• Must pass EKG testing prior to start

• Epic charting experience required

• Maximum 7 days of RTO permitted; must work 2 out of 3 major holidays

• Must be comfortable with full floating requirements within hospital and to affiliate hospitals

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options

• 401(k) Plan

• Weekly Payroll Deposit

• Free Online CEUs

• Generous Housing Allowance

• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job  #P. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.